Being a cornea specialist in Coronavirus pandemic

Abstract

Since March 11, there is a coronavirus pandemic. The disease has been named as Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Pandemic affected most heavily healthcare workers, especially physicians. Ophthalmologists have taken some tasks such as cancelling non-essential outpatient visits and elective surgeries. Proper personal protective equipment use is extremely important in ophthalmologic examinations as these examinations necessitate close touch with the patient. Coronavirus can spread via conjunctiva. Discontinuation of contact lens use may be helpful in this period. Patients using contact lenses should carefully obey hygiene rules.